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Forum: Help With Reception 6-Oct-2013, 5:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 10,634
Posted By elmo
The ANT-751 isn't what I'd think of as powerful,...

The ANT-751 isn't what I'd think of as powerful, for more than one reason. But regardless, it's best attribute it being able to pull in signals from a wider area than say a larger more directional...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Oct-2013, 3:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,453
Posted By elmo
That's the antenna that ADTech was recommending. ...

That's the antenna that ADTech was recommending. You have a couple of VHF channels to pull so the added VHF "handlebar" elements are needed for best reception.
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Sep-2013, 7:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 38,040
Posted By elmo
If your reception is viable, you can indeed spend...

If your reception is viable, you can indeed spend quite a bit on a good antenna setup w/o concern for being over budget because you'll pay for it quickly since you aren't paying for cable anymore. ...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Sep-2013, 7:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 30,671
Posted By elmo
I'd think there's a disconnect between WMC and...

I'd think there's a disconnect between WMC and the tuner's driver. I'd be wary of that failed TV setup. Check the vendor's site for the latest versions of the drivers and see if there's some...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Sep-2013, 1:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 38,040
Posted By elmo
Props for dropping cable. I recall having the...

Props for dropping cable. I recall having the DVR fee creep up and I thought, "it's stored on a disk here at the house - why does it suddenly cost more?!"

Anyway, not much good news for you here...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Sep-2013, 11:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 19,560
Posted By elmo
Take a close look at the chart at the bottom of...

Take a close look at the chart at the bottom of your report. You will see the channels and the part of the spectrum where they exist - VHF-Lo, VHF-Hi and UHF. You'll see there's nothing that you...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Sep-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 19,560
Posted By elmo
Howdy neighbor! I recognized some of those...

Howdy neighbor! I recognized some of those stations then realized you were in Gastonia. You've got some crazy strong signals there in your backyard. You won't have a problem getting those.
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Forum: Help With Reception 9-Sep-2013, 1:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,262
Posted By elmo
Well, let's get some more info. What type of...

Well, let's get some more info. What type of trees, how close, how tall, what direction, etc? Or when you say tree cover, do you mean you are in the shade all day? How high can you mount an...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Sep-2013, 9:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,169
Posted By elmo
I don't think you can do it. At least not very...

I don't think you can do it. At least not very easily. The signal is very low due to the mountains. I assume you've tried aiming the 8200 dead on towards the tower and checked if you could get a...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Sep-2013, 9:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,299
Posted By elmo
What channels do you want specifically? I assume...

What channels do you want specifically? I assume those to the NW are what you want, being the major networks are there. They're a good ways out. How's the view in that direction from the antenna...
Forum: Help With Reception 31-Aug-2013, 2:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,156
Posted By elmo
Don't let them fool you that more expensive is...

Don't let them fool you that more expensive is better. The Leaf is about as cheap as it can be in terms of materials. The design is lacking too. The retail price is over the top.

How's the tree...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Aug-2013, 7:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,042
Posted By elmo
Ok - so you have LOS to the transmitters east of...

Ok - so you have LOS to the transmitters east of you at 119 degrees. So you say a line of trees...from the install point, what direction are they? Point at compass at 119 and you will know what you...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Aug-2013, 6:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 17,813
Posted By elmo
And also, are you testing this w/o the amp/s? ...

And also, are you testing this w/o the amp/s? I'm not sure we're clear on what that setup is. Regardless, At 9 miles out, a short run to a single TV won't need an amp. Possibly overload on the UHF...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Aug-2013, 1:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 13,257
Posted By elmo
Interesting situation on TV #1. So how's ABC...

Interesting situation on TV #1.

So how's ABC and NBC signal-wise? Those are VHF and the Leaf is a UHF design. So it may tune them, but it's not optimized for them.

And yeah, I admit it, I'm...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Aug-2013, 1:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 31,202
Posted By elmo
Any GOOD friend will certainly let you try before...

Any GOOD friend will certainly let you try before you buy! :D
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Aug-2013, 1:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,804
Posted By elmo
The bigger, the better. But before we talk...

The bigger, the better. But before we talk about that, how's the view of the horizon ESE of your home, from the roof? If you can see the sunrise, you're good. If you get lots of morning shade,...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Aug-2013, 9:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,658
Posted By elmo
Well dang. Sounds like you've been busy already!...

Well dang. Sounds like you've been busy already!

If you have a splitter and it has unterminated connectors, you've got a situation that is probably zapping signal strength there. A cheap...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Aug-2013, 8:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,658
Posted By elmo
The dual coax was for the dish's dual LNB's. So...

The dual coax was for the dish's dual LNB's. So you can just use one w/o issue - they had nothing in common other than being connected on the outer jacket.

I assume it's pointed SE? And all dish...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Aug-2013, 1:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,041
Posted By elmo
I would think your RCA ANT1251 is the best design...

I would think your RCA ANT1251 is the best design you have on hand for the VHF. Have you tried reorienting it to face SW? And how do you adjust the two telescoping parts? V-shape, horizontal, full...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Aug-2013, 4:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,657
Posted By elmo
Welcome! So the DIY antenna can be fun, but if...

Welcome! So the DIY antenna can be fun, but if your reception situation is less than ideal, it may not work as well as you might hope. The design of the bowtie makes it optimal for UHF, but not for...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Aug-2013, 5:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 33,220
Posted By elmo
Well, you can always use the rule of thumb values...

Well, you can always use the rule of thumb values for loss for a given splitter, length of run, etc. Then you can subtract all of that from your signal and figure if it's enough. Or you just hook...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Aug-2013, 1:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,112
Posted By elmo
What do you have for a router? I can stream...

What do you have for a router? I can stream wireless HDHR content w/o much trouble at all. I'm using a WNDR3700 over 2.4ghz; I'm not a fan of the 5ghz freqs. We're all N, no B's nor G's. However...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Aug-2013, 1:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,658
Posted By elmo
Don't you mean pointed SE?

Don't you mean pointed SE?
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Jul-2013, 3:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,442
Posted By elmo
I'll leave the grounding to those who know that...

I'll leave the grounding to those who know that subject well. It's not really too hard to do, but if not done right, you could be in for a shock.

So anyway, the 751 is a fine antenna for...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Jul-2013, 1:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 42,289
Posted By elmo
Typically, the bigger the antenna, the more...

Typically, the bigger the antenna, the more directional it becomes. Think of it as the 751 is like a floodlight - the 7696 is more of a spotlight; the spotlight will have longer reach, but it's more...
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